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September 22nd, 2017 16:00

OptiPlex 990 USFF Line-in/Microphone Combo Jack

Can anyone provide an explanation of how the Line-in/Microphone Combo Jack on the rear panel of the OptiPlex 990 USFF (actually the same on all 990 models) is configured?

See http://clascsg.uconn.edu/download/specs/O990.pdf  page 9 item #17 for a photo.

Is there a special plug that goes into this jack to split the 2 devices?

Is the jack stereo or mono?

Is it really just one input with a large voltage input range?

Thanks,

Terry Muskoff

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September 23rd, 2017 10:00

I wonder if this jack is wired in a TRRS format, with two separate inputs?  If that is the case, then I wonder if a splitter cable such as www.amazon.com/.../ would work properly?

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September 27th, 2017 09:00

It detects Mic or Line input.  Its not both.  If you need both for headset then use USB to Headset Adapter.

https://www.quill.com/Syba-USB-20-Stereo-Sound-Adapter-With-Mic-Input-Black/cbs/901233.html

 

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October 4th, 2017 06:00

If it "detects" mic or line it must have a way of doing the detecting.  Where can I find the actual pinouts for this jack in Dell documentation?  Is the rear panel jack separate from the 'Mic' input jack on the front panel of the computer?

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